Does anyone here knows if an amplifier is necessary to get a better reception of HD channels if you live in a lower floor apartment?
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Everything I've read indicates "no". They can help with weak signals if you already have a clear line of sight (and can potentially distort already strong signals), but given that you're on the ground floor it probably wouldn't help. If you have a 50-100' cable run (possible if you're running long stretches of coax around the apartment) it could definitely help. Keep in mind it needs to be placed as close to the antenna as possible for best results. Worst thing that happens is that you get one, it doesn't help, and you return it.
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I live on the lower level of an apartment. I had to raise the height of the antenna close to the ceiling to get better reception.
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Yes, but make sure the amp is rated for digital signals over the air and is capable of at least 12db amplification to bring in those fringe stations. 24db or 36db is even better. Don't expect all local channels to come in, and weather (especially wind and snow) will have detrimental affects on your signal-but what the heck, it's free!
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It will work with a HD signal. Should have no issues with amplified signal.
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You can check out the Mohu Leaf Paper-Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - Made in USA. I would get the amplified version. I got a reburbished one for a lower price and it works pretty good for my mom's senior apartment unit. You find a good position for most channels and just hang it on the wall. It is easier than the Terk which extends out and needs something like a shelf to mount it.
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Hi Scott, you would need the antennas to get a good transmission. You'll get a better sound when the box is elevated.Eugene
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yes.your receiver must have HD and the use of a HDMI cable is also a must for the high gain
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This can be done. It is similar to the use I did. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the performance and I feel that it would work much better if I had placed it higher or outside. My desire was to get an HD channel and I found it not much better than the dipole I had previously used.
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Not sure, remember an antenna will not pull in signals, a better antenna may just help magnify the signals there. I lived in an apartment, but I lived on the top floor of a 4 story building, nothing really blocked the signal that high. I was able to get channels other people who lived in houses couldn't. So, it all depends on where you live, and how close you think you are to the transmitters or if your in line of site to those transmitters. You might try a amplified antenna, it might help get more gain, but I too thought this Terk would do wonders, and it really didn't, if the signal isn't there it just isn't there. So, your best bet might be cable, but I understand it can be expensive. Not sure, remember an antenna will not pull in signals, a better antenna may just help magnify the signals there. I lived in an apartment, but I lived on the top floor of a 4 story building, nothing really blocked the signal that high. I was able to get channels other people who lived in houses couldn't. So, it all depends on where you live, and how close you think you are to the transmitters or if your in line of site to those transmitters. You might try a amplified antenna, it might help get more gain, but I too thought this Terk would do wonders, and it really didn't, if the signal isn't... » Read More Not sure, remember an antenna will not pull in signals, a better antenna may just help magnify the signals there. I lived in an apartment, but I lived on the top floor of a 4 story building, nothing really blocked the signal that high. I was able to get channels other people who lived in houses couldn't. So, it all depends on where you live, and how close you think you are to the transmitters or if your in line of site to those transmitters. You might try a amplified antenna, it might help get more gain, but I too thought this Terk would do wonders, and it really didn't, if the signal isn't there it just isn't there. So, your best bet might be cable, but I understand it can be expensive. « Show Less
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HD receiver and HD subscription from Directv, does work. The real problem with most systems is the antenna is not able to be connected to a strong signal. Amplifires may help, but is only a poor substitute for a good signal.
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I live in a cement block apartment building. My interior walls are like a basement, but I hung the HD Blade receiver in my only window and it works fine. This is the only window in my apartment, so if there is a small window in the basement it should work fine. Check do the menu to load the channels and you should be set to go.
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Yes. I have an amplifier on my Winegard FlatWave HDTV antena with a splitter hooked to my TV and stereo and I get excellent reception.
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I do not know exactly, but the amplifier can be connected from the USB connection of your HDTV, so it cannot be more than a few volts. It also comes with a wall plug step down transformer with a USB output port so you can plug it in to the wall instead. The antenna pulls signals in far better than other amplified indoor antennas I have tried. If you are within 30 miles of a major metro area and not surrounded by mountains, you will most likely be happy with its perfromance. You would need an outdoor antenna on your roof if this one was unsatisfactory.
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I have used the antenna as supplied and a "better" one. The hardware expects to see the signal coming from the little line amplifier that is supplied with it. Upgrading to a "better" antenna will be successful only if that line amplifier is left in place and the replacement antenna is routed through it. With the antenna supplied with the AVerTV system, I could pick up all but one of the local stations plus those from 50 miles away. With the upgrade, I could pick up the missing local channel that was blocked by the high-rise building in which I was living. Try out the "blade" antennas such as the LEAF that can be hung on the wall, placed in a window frame,
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If you're receiving a good signal now, the amplifier will strengthen it considerably. It shoudl work the same with an attic antenna as it does one placed outdoors.
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This is an amplifier and it will amplify noise as well as the signal that you want. Thsi is made for cable TV.
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Yes you could but you would more than likely be better off installing an in line amplifier closet to the TV. This unit boost the signal from the antenna not the antennas gain ( ability to acquire signal). I would also suggest that you point your antenna to obtain max signal by going online and determining the best direction for your area.
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Absolutely,, mine works quite well, picks up the HD channels in my area,,, clear as a bell!